Christine
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, NCC (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
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You long to feel at home in yourself. To exhale fully. To love and be loved without the ache of fear or the weight of not-enoughness. Maybe you’ve learned to shape-shift, to silence your needs, or to care for everyone else at your own expense. It makes sense—these were your ways of surviving. But what if healing didn’t mean fixing yourself, but returning to yourself? What if safety could live in your body, and intimacy could feel steady, not overwhelming? Together, we can explore that possibility.
I help you tend to what feels fragmented—attachment wounds, relational trauma, nervous system overwhelm, and identity shifts. Whether you're navigating relationships, life transitions, polyamory, burnout, or deep self-exploration, I draw from IFS, EMDR, and somatic work to support you in reclaiming your truth.
Healing is not linear—it’s a gentle unfolding. A return to what's always been within you. I offer online sessions in a space that welcomes every part of you. If you’re ready to reconnect with yourself, rewrite old stories, and find steadiness in your relationships, reach out. You don’t have to do this alone.
Call or Email Christine Ballance now for a free 15 minute consultation - (618) 514-4842
Let's Connect (618) 514-4842
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $125
- Couple Sessions $225
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Optum
- Private Pay
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
Christine Ballance
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, NCC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (618) 514-4842
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 180011136 Christine Ballance
- In Practice for 14 years
- Attended Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
- Certificate from IDFPR/ Illinois 180011136 / 2017
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Christine Ballance
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, NCC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (618) 514-4842
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Open Relationships Non-monogamy Polyamory
- LGBTQ+
- Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Bisexual
- Body Image
- Chronic Pain
- Codependency
- Depression
- Lesbian
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Neurodivergent Affirming
- Polyamory & ENM
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sex Therapy
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Addiction
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
Christine Ballance
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, NCC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (618) 514-4842
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- EMDR
- Emotionally Focused
- Gottman Method
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Person-Centered
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Christine Ballance
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, NCC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (618) 514-4842
Location
Additional Location
Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 514-4842Nearby Areas
Christine Ballance
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, NCC
Call for a free consultation now - (618) 514-4842